Pablie storm Warming Signals
1. Objective: Explain the meaning of typhoon signal
IX. Materinis: PSWS table
III Procedure: Study the table below that shows the public storm
warning system released by PAGASA.
Table: PAGASA Publie Storm Warning Signal
Lead
PSWS Time
Winds (PH)
Impacts of the wind
36
30-60
61-120
18
121-170
No damage to very light damage
Light to moderate damage
Moderate to heavy damage
Heavy to very heavy damage
Very heavy to widespread damage
12
171-220
More than 220
Guide Questions:
1. Why are typhoon signals put into effect?
2. What do you think would happen if there are no public storm warning
signals?
3. Under typhoon signal #4 are Palawan, Mindoro and Romblon What does this
signal mean?
Answers & Comments
Answer:
1.When any Public Storm Warning Signal Number is hoisted or put in effect for the first time, the corresponding meteorological conditions are not yet prevailing over the locality. This is because the purpose of the signal is to warn the impending occurrence of the given meteorological conditions.
2.This is because the purpose of the signal is to warn the impending occurrence of the given meteorological conditions.
3.Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #4
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #4Storm surge 2-3m possible at coastal areas. DAMAGE TO STRUCTURE: Very heavy damage to high –risk structures.
Explanation:
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